Ripple’s XRP has emerged as a potential solution to the problems of instant payments in the United States. While the country lags behind others in implementing an effective instant payments system, XRP offers an efficient alternative to the slow progress of the Federal Reserve Bank’s FedNow service. With its promise of efficient cross-border transactions and […]
The Bank of China’s Shanghai branch has successfully completed the first-ever cross-border settlement for precious metals using the digital yuan central bank digital currency (e-CNY CBDC). The settlement, which took place on December 20, involved the transfer of 100 million yuan ($14 million) e-CNY CBDC received overseas for gold via the Shanghai Financial Exchange International […]
The head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), Lee Bok-hyun, is reportedly planning to meet with the chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, to discuss cryptocurrency regulation. Lee is expected to visit the SEC in January and arrange a meeting with Gensler to discuss the current state of […]
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has revealed that the American Bankers Association played a role in formulating the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, a controversial bill that has faced criticism from the cryptocurrency community. During a speech, Marshall stated that the association helped craft the legislation to ensure that cryptocurrencies are held to the same standards […]
Big banks have reportedly played a role in the drafting of a controversial anti-crypto bill by United States Senators Roger Marshall and Elizabeth Warren. In a video that surfaced on social media, Senator Marshall admitted that he and Senator Warren sought assistance from the American Bankers Association (ABA) in crafting the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering […]
El Salvador has become the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, using it as a means to boost its economy. President Nayib Bukele has received regulatory approval to launch a bitcoin-backed “volcano bond” in 2024. This move has garnered attention and support from other leaders, such as Javier Milei, the libertarian president of […]
The US cryptocurrency industry is rallying behind political candidates who support crypto-friendly policies. Through the Fairshake Political Action Committee (PAC), a non-profit organization advocating for social and economic justice, over $78 million has been raised from leading venture firms, exchanges, and crypto industry leaders. Notable contributors include Andreessen Horowitz, Ark Invest, Coinbase, Circle, and Ripple, […]
The US cryptocurrency industry is rallying behind political candidates who support crypto-friendly policies. Through the Fairshake Political Action Committee (PAC), a non-profit organization advocating for social and economic justice, over $78 million has been raised from leading venture firms, exchanges, and crypto industry leaders. Notable contributors include Andreessen Horowitz, Ark Invest, Coinbase, Circle, and Ripple, […]
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is calling for unity within the crypto industry to support pro-crypto candidates in the upcoming 2024 US presidential election. He believes that it is crucial to counter the anti-crypto and anti-innovation stance taken by the Biden administration, particularly regarding blockchain technology. Garlinghouse emphasizes the need to support candidates who champion innovation […]
UK Treasury has introduced Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) regulations to create a controlled environment for testing new technology in financial markets. The rules allow the Treasury to modify or apply new legislative requirements, while the Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority can run and supervise a sandbox with granted powers. The regulations aim to […]
